Posts tagged “God”
Entry requirement
Someone once asked me why God would make the entry requirement for heaven so high. If he loved the world, why not drop the…
Your sins are not like coffee grounds
It was 5:20 A.M. I was pulling out the coffeepot to pour my first cup when things went tragically awry. (I use the word…
Reach out in love to help those impacted by abuse
“In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your…
Thank God for detours
You’re late to the company party. Your hot dish is getting lukewarm on the backseat as you zip through yellow lights (well, orangish, to…
Carry on
Following the death of Prince Philip, I read a quote from Nick Bullen, who worked with the prince for his 90th birthday celebration. “He…
A gallery and a treasure chest
The human mind is a picture gallery, and the human heart is a treasure chest. God did not install a border wall in our…
Not until you bless me
It’s not insulting to be demanding with God. Some Christians, in a desire to be humble, turn all of their prayers into question marks,…
Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about humanity?
People are really frustrated with each other right now. There’s no shortage of issues on political, cultural, and personal life levels that can leave…
GOD is here
The other day I asked my friend Katie, “Who would be the most life-changing person to walk through that door and be here with…
If there’s no Easter, there’s no Christianity
According to Christianity, Easter is everything. As the apostle Paul says, “If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is…
Creation is in the rest of the Bible too
The Genesis accounts of God’s creation describe his amazing power, wisdom, and love for his human creatures. But the creation accounts also show that…
Do you tremble at the words of God?
Every Holy Week, amid the sad and somber stories of the crucifixion of Christ, our congregation sings the old spiritual “Were You There?” Do…